14.07.2026 11:50
Former footballer Nihat Kahveci, who slapped his wife after an argument at a restaurant they went to last night, was taken into custody. While Kahveci was released after being referred to the courthouse, a notable statement came from his wife.
Nihat Kahveci, a legendary figure of the national team and current sports commentator, was taken into custody by police officers on suspicion of assaulting his wife, Fulya Sever Kahveci, in a restaurant in Sarıyer.
The incident of violence, which occurred last night in Sarıyer, sent shockwaves through the sports community. According to information reported by İhsan Yalçın, former national footballer Nihat Kahveci went to a restaurant in the area with his wife, Fulya Sever Kahveci, to have dinner. While sitting at the table, a verbal argument broke out between the couple for reasons yet unknown.
FIRST SLAPPED, THEN THREW A BOTTLE
The tension between the couple quickly escalated into a fight. In the incident, which eyewitnesses allegedly observed, Nihat Kahveci is claimed to have first slapped his wife and then, losing control, threw a bottle that was on the table.
SARIYER POLICE INTERVENED IN THE INCIDENT
After other customers and staff at the venue reported the situation to police teams, units affiliated with the Sarıyer District Police Department were swiftly dispatched to the scene. Security forces arriving at the restaurant intervened and took Nihat Kahveci into custody on grounds of assaulting his wife.